Gretchen has been practicing psychotherapy since 1990 in the Boulder/ Erie area. She specializes in working with transitions - menopause in particular. Gretchen received her MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy from Naropa University in 1989 and works from the basic view that as human beings we are fundamentally sane and our confusion is temporary. She is steeped in both Contemplative and Psychodynamic approaches in talk therapy. She also runs consultation groups for professionals.

If you are an adolescent or young adult going through a challenging time in your life and would like someone to walk alongside you, I would love to be that person! My style is direct, down to earth and focuses on a team approach. I have over a decade of experience and have training in DBT, CBT and Motivational Interviewing. I work extensively with individuals with dual diagnoses including addiction, mental illness and intellectual disabilities. My experience has been in both a more traditional talk therapy setting, as well as experiential including equine and adventure therapy. Because of this broader skills set, I can be flexible in meeting your needs in a way that makes you the most comfortable.

Manual Chinese Five Element Body Therapy is a Soft Tissue Manipulation approach to rehabilitating the Mind/Body from acute and chronic injuries, stress injuries, trauma, and metabolic problems.

Colorado Farm Therapy (CFT) offers a unique experience for people of all ages seeking to learn and grow, find more balance in their lives, and overcome limitations rooted in the past. Located at Dart Farms in Berthoud, Colorado, CFT provides a restorative space for people to develop a new relationship with Self and Nature. Our goal is to accompany clients through their unique journeys of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing.

Our services include Farm-Guided Psychotherapy, Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, and Applied Ecopsychology Education and Facilitation. Dart Farms is a 10-acre organic farm teeming with life both within the farm and within the adjacent natural areas including big, open sky with sweeping views of the Rockies, lush green pastures, and a tranquil pond that nurtures the surrounding life. www.coloradofarmtharpy.com